[mcwinterr]

Got into a bit of a fender bender with a truck's metal rear bumper today at the Lincoln Tunnel.

Per the attached photo below, the top part of my 2017 M240ix front bumper was gouged. Additionally, the XPEL clear bra was frayed on my front left headlight (no other apparent damage or scratches to the headlamp cover/assembly, or anywhere else on the hood).

I note that a primed and ready to paint replacement bumper is about $540 (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/51118058097/).

What do you think the total auto body/repair shop costs for this will be?

Worth it to file a claim with my insurance ($500 deductible)?

Any insight would be most helpful!

[overcoil]

Plus another $600 for painting. Plus xpel
Chk to find if bumper can be repaired.

[mcwinterr]

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Plus another $600 for painting. Plus xpel
Chk to find if bumper can be repaired.

Bumper can't be repaired, and they are strongly suggesting I get the headlamp replaced (due to a small crack).

$3k all in, plus $500 for XPEL.

Thinking of going out-of-pocket instead of filing an insurance claim, but would like to hear if anyone has thoughts about this.

[overcoil]

bumper $600
bi-xenon (adaptive ?) $1000
misc parts $30-$100
labor ?

painting/labor $600

Had a similar incident and went out of pocket. Think the body shop takes advantage of not having an adjuster ?

[mcwinterr]

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

bumper $600
bi-xenon (adaptive ?) $1000
misc parts $30-$100
labor ?

painting/labor $600

Had a similar incident and went out of pocket. Think the body shop takes advantage of not having an adjuster ?

Went to BMW Service/Collision in Port Chester, NY. If they prop up the prices, it doesn't appear to be too far off what you had to pay, above.

Thinking of filing a claim. I know my rates could go up, but that's what I have insurance for...

[overcoil]

Originally Posted by mcwinterr

Went to BMW Service/Collision in Port Chester, NY. If they prop up the prices, it doesn't appear to be too far off what you had to pay, above.

Thinking of filing a claim. I know my rates could go up, but that's what I have insurance for...

What i wrote above is part prices from Pelican parts for estimating your damage.

My situation was rear bumper and and that was about $1500.

Also, will you ask not to drill for front license plate mount?

[mcwinterr]

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

What i wrote above is part prices from Pelican parts for estimating your damage.

My situation was rear bumper and and that was about $1500.

Also, will you ask not to drill for front license plate mount?

No, I will probably get the front license plate holes drilled again. I really don't mind the license plate there, and much prefer the look vs. a tow hitch mount.

Why do you ask?

[overcoil]

Originally Posted by mcwinterr

No, I will probably get the front license plate holes drilled again. I really don't mind the license plate there, and much prefer the look vs. a tow hitch mount.

Why do you ask?

Just reminding you, in case you hadn't thought about it.